Our Story

Transforming the way you view office equipment

CEI is locally owned and operated and has been providing innovative technology and award-winning service to the Triangle and surrounding areas for over 60 years. CEI’s core focus and dedication is to your organizations seamless document workflow. Our expertise in copier systems, printers, Managed Network Services and Printer Fleet Management allows our clients to concentrate on their business while CEI’s experienced team of professionals handles the backend workflow.

We are a service-focused organization: all service calls, supply requests, and contract questions are handled by our friendly, experienced administrative personnel. We invested in a Corporate Trainer, who ensures that all of our Field Service Technicians are factory trained and certified.

Bottom line, our goal is to provide you with the highest level of technical support to ensure your total satisfaction.

“ What makes CEI great is simple – our team. From our newest team member to our most tenured veteran, we take pride in working together as a cohesive unit. We love what we do, and it’s contagious. We work diligently as a group to ensure that our clients receive a customer experience unlike any other. As a locally owned business, our reputation in the community is built on your satisfaction. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. You can rest assured that in choosing CEI, you get a team of professionals dedicated to providing you with the best possible products, solutions and service. ”

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Rave reviews from our clients

For over 5 years we have worked with CEI. Our system is fast, efficient and serves more than all our basic needs. Years after we got our system, our sales rep is still immediately on the spot with any questions we have or help we may need. Service and technical support always have an extremely fast response time. Thanks to CEI, it is a relief to know we never have to worry about being down when it comes to our printing and copying needs.

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David Edson

Sparkkles Restoration

Perfect service – CEI takes excellent care of our copier, printer and fax business needs. We have remained a loyal CEI customer for 16 years because of this. We are very grateful that a talented technician arrives promptly each time we call for repairs or service. We can confidently recommend CEI as a solid and reliable service provider, and expert in their field.

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Beth Parker

Franklin Street Partners

The Carolina Mudcats have worked with CEI for over twenty years; obviously we have had a great experience with this company. We could not be happier with CEI. The professionalism of everyone that works there is top notch. From the Ownership of the company, the Business Development staff, and Maintenance team, they are extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and always asking what is best for our office needs. The Carolina Mudcats value, and trust in CEI’s expertise, and appreciate the comfortable relationship, they are always quick to respond to our changing needs.

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Joe Kremer

Carolina Mudcats

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Our Team

We ALL understand that we cannot be successful without each other.

Jason Campbell – Director of Production Print

NC native and Appalachian State University Alum; when not volunteering in the community with CEI enjoys playing tennis, golfing and running; proud father and husband with a passion for competitive family game night.

Yolanda Hawkins – Account Manager

Loves country music and Aruba; proud mom of 4 children and 2 golden retrievers; Official “Queen of Sales” for CEI; and a former baton twirler in high school that competed with fire.

Tom Snow – Managed Print & Government Account Advisor

10th generation North Carolinian; loves to travel taking photos, learning history, and seeing art/architecture/natural wonders; married to his beautiful wife Melissa and their amazing daughter Harper (2014) and son Ward (2016).

Vernon Hunter – Major Account Manager

Doting father of a beautiful teenage daughter; attributes success to his wife, Ellie; Avid gardener who overbuys plants at Logan’s each year; Loves duck hunting so much that he may answer his phone with a duck call.

Blake Smith – Account Manager

Raleigh native and App State grad; proud father of three including a set of twins (and one cat); huge UNC basketball fan; lead singer and harmonica for The Live Oaks, a local acoustic duo; current world record holder for fastest time changing from work clothes into pajamas.

C.J. Grenier – Account Manager

Enthusiastic supporter the Triangle’s local music scene; Fan of bluegrass music and can pick the mandolin, guitar, and banjo; Enjoys summer trips to the Carolina Beaches and the Jersey Shore.

Anna Colwell – Marketing & Project Manager

Self-proclaimed, crazy dog mom; Native North Carolinian and resident of the Triangle – born and raised in Cary; Aspiring world traveler and has visited seven different countries.

Darren McCarver – Account Manager

Enjoys the quiet country life, working outdoors, and a good fishing trip; supporter of the Wolfpack thru good & bad times; lives with his wife Jenny, and their 2 dogs (Biscuit & Finley) which take up most of his free time!

Jeremey Whitaker – Director of Business Development

Mark Clark – Account Manager

Proud dad of Rocky, his 110-pound German Shepherd; No stranger to being under the knife with three knee surgeries by age 20; Boasts his ability to cook Minute Rice in 58 seconds.

Raster – Official Mascot

Proud supporter of local Triangle non-profits, arts, and sports teams; Favorite movie is Transformers – having seen all movies at least five times; Loves all digital office technology and a good corny tweet!

YOU

You are a team player with an All for One, One for All attitude. You are passionate about your work and earning your success. You love to laugh, work hard, play hard, and give back to the community.